1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 308 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
